Lymphatics Flashcards
Drain medial breast bilaterally
Parasternal
Drains nodes of right thorax, right upper extremity, and right head and neck.
Right lymphatic duct
May drain inferior breast
Inguinal
May drain superior breast
Infraclavicular
Predominant drainage of breast
Axillary
Drain superior breast and other axillary nodes
Apical axillary
Drain medial aspect of breast, upper abdominal wall, anterior pleura, and part of liver
Parasternal
Drain lateral and posterior thoracic wall
Intercostal
Drain liver, pleura, and diaphragm
Diaphragmatic
Drain pleura and esophagus
Posterior mediastinal
Drain pelvic viscera, perineum, and gluteal region
Internal iliac
Drain lung
Pulmonary
Drain pulmonary nodes and bronchi
Bronchiopulmonary
Drain bronchopulmonary and posterior mediastinal nodes, trachea, and heart
Tracheobronchial
Drain tracheobronchial nodes
Paratracheal